Leo Baptistao is "the happiest kid in the world"

Rayo Vallecano's Brazilian striker Leo Baptistao admitted that he feels like "the happiest kid in the world" following his debut in the Madrid team's colours against Betis on Saturday. Rayo notched up its second win in as many games thanks to Baptistao, who turned 20 the following day.

His top-class performance included putting the first goal on a plate for Piti and scoring the second when the match looked like it was destined to end as a draw.

"I was really anxious for the match to kick off, but once it got started I really enjoyed it. We've got six points out of six, things couldn't be going better, but we have to keep it up", the Brazilian told the official Betis website on the day of his twentieth birthday. "It's a dream come true for me. I did what I do best, play football, now we have to not get carried away and keep working like we have been. The manager (Paco Jémez) gives us peace of mind and confidence", said the player, who scored the match-winner for Rayo at the Benito Villamarín stadium.

"I dedicate the goal to my family and my cousin, who passed away last year, as well as to my friends and everyone connected with Rayo" stated Leo, who also played the ball across goal for Piti to sweep home the opener. "Piti deserved the first goal. He helps me out a lot, like all good captains do, and I had to pay him back with a goal", he concluded.